Mobilization Augmentation Command

The Headquarters of the United States Department of the Army (HQDA) approved its Command Implementation Plan (CIP) to restructure the District of Columbia Army National Guard (DCARNG) Area Mobilization Command. As part of this restructure, the Mobilization Augmentation Command (MAC) received a name change as of 22 September 2016. The new name is Multi-Agency Augmentation Command (MAC). HQDA stated the restructure was made in order to provide flexibility and support to the DCARNG's unique state and federal missions.[1]

Multi-Agency Augmentation Command (MAC)
District of Columbia District Area Command
Country United States of America
Allegiance District of Columbia
BranchUnited States Army National Guard
TypeHeadquarters
Part ofNational Guard
Garrison/HQD.C. Armory
Commanders
Current
commander		Colonel Richard A. Caufield
Notable
commanders

The MAC is a 0-7 level Table of Distribution and Allowances (TDA) command of the District of Columbia Army National Guard and provides trained personnel for staff augmentation and operational support to Headquarters, Department of the Army, Operations Center (AOC), the Alternate Army Operations Center (AAOC), the Domestic Operations Support Division (DOMS), the National Guard Coordination Center (NGCC), ARNG Domestic Operation Center, National Guard Bureau – Legislative Liaison (NGB-LL) and other Operations Centers in support of routine, national crisis or wartime requirements. The MAC also supports National Special Security Events and the State of the Union Address. As required, the Command provides staff capability packages to augment the District of Columbia National Guard, Joint Task Force for Domestic Support to Civil Authorities operations.

History

The District of Columbia National Guard descends from the 25th Battalion of the Maryland Militia, Headquartered in Georgetown, Maryland, formed 1776 to fight in the American Revolutionary War.[2][3] After Congress established the Federal District in District of Columbia Organic Act of 1801, local Militia units were reorganized again, to form what would become the District of Columbia National Guard. Supervision and control of District of Columbia National Guard was delegated by the President of the United States to the Secretary of Defense pursuant to Executive Order 10030,[4][5] 26 January 1949 with authority given to the Secretary to designate officials of the National Military Establishment to administer affairs of the District of Columbia National Guard. The Secretary of the Army was directed to act for the Secretary of Defense in all matters pertaining to the ground component, and the Secretary of the Air Force was directed to act in all matters pertaining to the air component of the District of Columbia National Guard by Secretary of Defense memorandum, 2 February 1949. Founded in 1997, the Mobilization Augmentation Detachment of the DC National Guard primary mission was to support the National Guard Bureau Operations Staff and Emergency Operations Center in Arlington, Virginia. On 27 September 2001, following the 9/11 terrorist attacks on America, the unit was the first Army Reserve component mobilized to support the Global War on Terrorism.[6][7] Due to the MAC's quality of performance and commitment to missions, a decision was made by the commanding general, to expand the unit into a Command, with a larger role, and opportunities for over 100 Officers[8] and NCOs.[9][10] The MAC is heavily involved in operations throughout the National Capital Region.

Current Divisions
  • Army National Guard (ARNG) Operations support Division
  • Department of the Army (DA) Operations Support Division
  • Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency (HSEMA) DC Operations
  • Joint Operations Support Division
  • National Guard Bureau (NGB) Plans and Operations Division

Commanders
CDRCSMSGM
RANK: Colonel
NAME: Richard A. Caufield
BEGIN DATE: 01 October 2020
END DATE: Present		 RANK: CSM
NAME: Brian D. Jones
BEGIN DATE: 15 August 2020
END DATE: Present		 RANK: SGM
NAME: Piper Sutton
BEGIN DATE: 05 February 2018
END DATE: Present
RANK: Colonel
NAME: Andrew C. Diefenthaler
BEGIN DATE: 21 July 2017
END DATE: 30 September 2020		 VACANT RANK: SGM
NAME: Piper Sutton
BEGIN DATE: 05 February 2018
END DATE: Present
RANK: Colonel
NAME: Andrew C. Diefenthaler
BEGIN DATE: 21 July 2017
END DATE: Present		 VACANT RANK: SGM
NAME: Deborah Witherspoon
BEGIN DATE: 30 July 2015
END DATE: 31 December 2018
RANK: Colonel
NAME: R. Kenneth Ryan
BEGIN DATE: 3 March 2015
END DATE: 20 July 2017		 RANK: CSM
NAME: Tracy Amos
BEGIN DATE: 1 October 2015
END DATE: 4 August 2016		 RANK: SGM
NAME: Deborah Witherspoon
BEGIN DATE: 30 July 2015
END DATE: 31 December 2018
RANK: Colonel
NAME: William J. Walker
BEGIN DATE: 1 March 2013
END DATE: 2 March 2015		 RANK: CSM
NAME: Jeffery T. Credle
BEGIN DATE: 1 April 2014
END DATE: 30 December 2014		 RANK: SGM
NAME: Tracy Amos
BEGIN DATE: 22 July 2012
END DATE: 30 September 2015
RANK: Colonel
NAME: Brian E. Tate
BEGIN DATE: 1 February 2012
END DATE: 28 February 2013		 RANK: CSM
NAME: Jeffery T. Credle
BEGIN DATE: 1 January 2011
END DATE: 28 February 2013		 VACANT
RANK: Colonel
NAME: Gregory Castello
BEGIN DATE: 16 July 2009
END DATE: 31 January 2012		 RANK: CSM
NAME: Tracy B. Underwood
BEGIN DATE: 1 April 2008
END DATE: 31 December 2010		 RANK: SGM
NAME: Jeffery T. Credle
BEGIN DATE: 16 July 2009
END DATE: 1 January 2011
RANK: Colonel
NAME: Thomas U. Washington
BEGIN DATE: 1 July 2008
END DATE: 16 July 2009		 RANK: Acting CSM
NAME: Jeffery T. Credle
BEGIN DATE: 1 July 2008
END DATE: 16 July 2009		 VACANT
RANK: Colonel
NAME:Dominic Archibald
BEGIN DATE: 16 November 2006
END DATE: 30 June 2008		 RANK: CSM
NAME: Richard N. Esponosa
BEGIN DATE: 16 November 2006
END DATE: 30 June 2008		 RANK: SGM
NAME: Jeffery T. Credle
BEGIN DATE: 16 November 2006
END DATE: 30 June 2008
RANK: Brigadier General
NAME: Roosevelt Barfield
BEGIN DATE: 4 February 2004
END DATE: 18 November 2006		 RANK: CSM
NAME: Patricia A. Williamson
BEGIN DATE: 4 February 2004
END DATE: 18 November 2006		 NA
RANK: Major General
NAME: Randy E. Manner
BEGIN DATE: 3 December 1997
END DATE: 18 November 2003		 RANK: CSM
NAME: Patricia A. Williamson
BEGIN DATE: 4 February 2004
END DATE: 18 November 2006		 NA

References
  1. HQDA, DAMO-FMP memorandum, 22 September 2016. "Command Implementation Plan (CIP) for the District of Columbia Area Mobilization Command."
  2. Mahon, John K. "History of the Militia and the National Guard". The Potowmack Institute. The Potowmack Institute. Retrieved 14 April 2014.
  3. District of Columbia National Guard
  4. "Executive Order 10030". Harry S. Turman Library and Museum. Retrieved 5 June 2014.
  5. "Harry S. Truman Executive Order 10030 - Administration and Supervision of the District of Columbia National Guard". The American Presidency Project. Retrieved 5 June 2014.
  6. "National Guard Steps in to help with Airport Security". U.S. Department of Defense. Retrieved 5 June 2014.
  7. George Mason University. "A Brief History of the War Formerly Known As The Global War On Terror". History News Network. George Mason University – History News Network. Retrieved 14 April 2014.
  8. "Definition of officer – Oxford Dictionaries (British & World English)". Oxford Dictionaries. Retrieved 5 June 2014.
  9. "non-commissioned officer – definition of non-commissioned officer by Macmillan Dictionary". Macmillandictionary.com. Retrieved 5 June 2014.
  10. "Definition of non-commissioned – Oxford Dictionaries (British & World English)". Oxford Dictionaries. Retrieved 5 June 2014.

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